David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities — Season 1, Episode 5: Seeing the Pattern
Documentary • 22 min • 4 seasons, 27 episodes • ★ 7.3/10
Episode synopsis
Zebra stripes vary subtly between the different species but there is one group of animals that has evolved colourful patterns of seemingly infinite variety, the butterflies. In this episode David looks at two examples of animal patterns that have bedazzled and baffled science for a long time, and uses modern tools to unlock their secrets.
About David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities
Sir David shines the spotlight on some of nature’s evolutionary anomalies and reveals how these curious animals continue to baffle and fascinate.